Managing public sector projects : a strategic framework for success in an era of downsized government / David S. Kassel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kassel, David S., author.

Contributor:

Charles H. Maxson Fund.

Taylor & Francis eBooks.

Series:

Public administration and public policy

American Society for Public Administration series in public administration & public policy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public works--Management.

Public works.

Public contracts--Management.

Public contracts.

Project management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvi, 296 pages.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2017.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Filling a gap in project management literature, this book supplies managers and administrators-at all levels of government-with expert guidance on all aspects of public sector project management. From properly allocating risks in drafting contracts to dealing with downsized staffs and privatized services, this book clearly explains the technical concepts and the political issues public managers need to understand. In line with the principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) and the PMBOK® Guide, David S. Kassel establishes a framework those in the public sector may follow to ensure the success of their public projects and programs. The book supplies more than 20 real-life examples to illustrate the concepts behind the framework-including reconstruction projects in Iraq, the Big Dig project in Boston, local sewer system and library construction projects, and software technology. This second edition includes all-new extended case studies examining recent issues including the rollout of healthcare.gov, the controversial California High Speed Rail system, and the development of a new high school. Contributing to critical discussions on budgeting for capital projects and cost-benefit analysis for preliminary planning, this authoritative new edition provides strategic recommendations for effective planning, execution, and maintenance of public projects. In an age of downsized government and in the face of a general distrust of public service, this book is a dependable guide for avoiding common pitfalls and for delivering projects on budget, on schedule, and of the highest Quality. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introducing public sector project management

A strategic framework for public sector project management

Project planning, Part 1: getting the concept right

Project planning, Part 2: developing and refining the process

Project planning, Part 3: finalizing the process

Selecting the best agents, Part 1: building the project team

Selecting the best agents, Part 2: contractors and consultants

Enacting advantageous agreements

Controlling public projects

Project closeout and beyond.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Charles H. Maxson Fund.

ISBN:

9781315091532

1315091534

Publisher Number:

99977582490

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.